Philosophical Society at Friends Village opens meetings to public

WOODSTOWN -- Late in 2006, a few residents of Friends Village got together to discuss philosophical topics of interest to them. They enjoyed themselves so much they decided to open the meetings to all the residents of the village.

The first general meeting was held Jan. 19, 2007. Topics and speakers were selected to bring residents up to date on developments that have occurred since they went to school many years ago. Some of the topics covered in the past included “The Tropical Canopy, the Lost Frontier,” “How the DNA Works in You,” “Black Holes,” and “Nuclear Energy.”

The meetings were so popular, it was decided to open them to the general public. Upcoming topics include “Did Our Founding Fathers Get it Right?”, “Moving from the Periphery to the Center” and so much more.

The Philosophical Society meets every two weeks in the auditorium of Friends Village. The lectures are free and all are welcome to attend. For more information, please call Jeni Beske at 769-1500.

• Feb. 6, 3 p.m.: “Did Our Founding Fathers Get it Right?” A Comparison of the Presidential and Parliamentary Forms of Government by Dr. Spenser Meredith of the Political Science Department of Rowan University.

• Feb. 20, 3 p.m.: “Moving from the Periphery to the Center. The Plight of Emerging Economies” by Dr. Luis Brunstein of the Economics Department of Rowan University.